ciottolo

Definitions of ciottolo
  1. noun
    a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
    synonyms: macigno, nocciolo, pietra, roccia, sasso, scoglio
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    macigno, roccia
    a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
    calcolo
    a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
    affioramento
    the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land
    sasso
    a small smooth rounded rock
    type of:
    oggetto naturale
    an object occurring naturally; not made by man
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